Pseudosaica florida
This record describes Pseudosaica florida (species). Recorded family: Reduviidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
may be separated from two other very similar saicine species by color and number of wing cells: Saica apicalis is vermilion red and has 3 cells in the wing membrane; S. elkinsi is uniformly yellow-brown and has 2 cells in the wing membrane. Pseudosaica florida is yellow-brown with a dark longitudinal stripe and has 2 cells in the wing membrane.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Miroidea
- Family
- Reduviidae (Assassin Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Saicinae
- Genus
- Pseudosaica
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
VA-FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudosaica florida (Barber 1953)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Pseudosaica florida. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Pseudosaica florida (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by drswanny; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudosaica florida
What is Pseudosaica florida?
Pseudosaica florida is a species in the family Reduviidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Pseudosaica florida?
6-8 mm
How do you identify Pseudosaica florida?
may be separated from two other very similar saicine species by color and number of wing cells: Saica apicalis is vermilion red and has 3 cells in the wing membrane; S. elkinsi is uniformly yellow-brown and has 2 cells in the wing membrane. Pseudosaica florida is yellow-brown with a dark longitudinal stripe and has 2 cells in the wing membrane.
Where is Pseudosaica florida found?
Range: VA-FL